Dear Anita: I thanks you for the really helpful tips. One thing I have observed is that it was quite difficult for me after 'speaking' English in India for more than 10 years is that I was still finding difficulty in making me understand people in UK. I just started speaking slowly and pronouncing the whole word and not imitating their 'style'. Now I am quite comfortable and I can speak 'their language'. Whatching 'telly' is really helpful as you know the 'correct way', and not the 'Indian correct way'. Sometimes people in India will understand you because they also pronounce the word incorrectly - the way you do! Hope this helps!!! Best regards, Deepak
